Illinois Valley News
‘He likes to have a little job’: I&M Canal mules thriving in new environments
When the I&M Canal Corridor Association announced last fall that they were shutting down rides on its replica canal boat, amid funding shortfalls, people were concerned for the future of the exhibit,…
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5m2026 Times Boys Tennis Players of the Year: Ottawa’s Kaden Araujo and Ayden Sexton
The Ottawa No. 1 doubles team of Kaden Araujo and Ayden Sexton posted a solid year with 25 wins, including one at IHSA State Final Tournament, and are the 2026 Times Boys Tennis Players of the Year.
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5mMeet the 2026 BCR Boys Track & Field Team
Here are the leaders this spring for the 2026 BCR Boys Track & Field Team
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3mPistol Shrimp snap 9-game skid: Pistol Shrimp weekly recap
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp ended a nine-game losing streak Friday. The Shrimp close out the first half of the season this week.
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2mWeger lawyer seeks posthumous clemency
Andy Hale said at a Monday news conference that he has new evidence to be presented to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board.
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2mStarved Rock Foundation opens donation fund for tornado victims
The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation has established a disaster relief fund to support Streator residents recovering from the tornado.